IPL Auctions 2018: 5 New Zealand players who could start a bidding war

#2 Colin Munro

Munro had a stellar 2017 season

The No. 1-ranked T20I batsman in the world, Colin Munro will surely have plenty of suitors in the upcoming auction. The only batsman to have struck three T20I centuries, Munro has been in blistering touch for New Zealand of late.

With his base price set at INR 50 lakhs, Munro will be a steal, if he does indeed go for that much, which is unlikely.

The New Zealander went unsold last time around but will definitely find a bidder this season. With most teams in the market for destructive top-order batsmen, Munro will be the first name on team owners' minds.

The southpaw averages 30 and strikes at 150 in T20s, a testament to his abilities in the shortest format of the game. Throw in his part-time bowling, and he becomes one of the most valuable players in the format.